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P356 CPM

1997 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,960 mi
Last recorded7,960 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xv 250 S14,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 CPM
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 7,960 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 7,963 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

front/rear tyres under inflated

Pass 27 Feb 2009 7,949 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 250 S?

Based on 1,012 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Drive chain excessively loose 6
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P356 CPM is a 1997 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xv 250 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 14,840 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xv 250 S fails its MOT is exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P356 CPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 250 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xv 250 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P356 CPM registered?

P356 CPM is a 1997 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 11 July 1997.

Is P356 CPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P356 CPM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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